Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Copenhagen.
You can choose from 21 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest you can take. SAS operates the latest service of the day at 18:25.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CPH to ATH flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop to Athens, Greece. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Aegean Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 71.23% of its services landing as planned, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CPH to ATH flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CPH and ATH include:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $86. A return ticket is currently $202. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CPH to ATH.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
76.54% of flights that take off from Copenhagen Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CPH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
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Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Copenhagen Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPH to ATH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.